RBI Officer Syllabus 2017 For Grade B Officers Exam Latest Exam Pattern

RBI Officer Grade B Revised Exam Syllabus 2017 Reserve Bank of India Officers Competition Exam Study Material / Exam Scheme / E-Contents / Exam Pattern/ Exam type RBI Grade B Officers revised & latest Exam Pattern…..

It has been decided by the Reserve Bank of India to introduce a new scheme of selection for recruitment of officers in Grade-‘B’ (DR), from recruitment year 2017. Under the new scheme of selection the examination will be computer based (Objective type with Multiple Choice Question pattern) and consists of two phases, viz., Phase-I and Phase-II, followed by Interview. While Phase-I examination will continue as per existing Phase-I examination for Grade-‘B’ (DR), Phase-II examination will consist of three papers of which two will be compulsory papers and one optional paper.

The optional Paper- Paper-III will have options of subjects, viz., ‘Finance & Management’ or ‘Economics’ or ‘Statistics’. In Phase-II the paper on ‘English’ will be descriptive type and computer based, i.e. to be typed on computer screen with the help of the keyboard.

New Scheme of Selection for recruitment of officers in Grade- ‘B’

Examination Pattern :-

(i)                Examination will consist of two phases, viz. - Phase-I & Phase-II followed by interview.

(ii)             Phase-I examination will be objective type with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The Phase-I examination will continue as per the existing Phase-I examination for Grade-‘B’ (DR). There are four modules in Phase-I, viz.- General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning.

(iii)           Phase-II examinations will consist of three papers in MCQ pattern (except Paper-I) – viz. Paper-I on English (writing skills); Paper-II – Economic & Social Issues and Paper-III – (optional subjects) – Finance & Management/ Economics/ Statistics.

(iv)           Candidates will be required to write all the papers online.

(v)              Only successful candidates of Phase-I will appear for Phase-II examination on a later date.

(vi)           Based on the results of Phase-II examinations candidates will be shortlisted for interview.

(vii)         Final selection will be through merit lists which will be prepared by adding marks secured by candidates in Phase-II (Paper-I + Paper-II + Paper-III) and Interview.

Duration of Examinations and Distribution of Marks

(i)                Phase-I: Objective Type - 2 hours - 200 marks

(ii)             Phase-II: Three Papers - 300 marks

(a)  Paper-I – online- English-( writing skills)- 1½ hours - 100 marks

(b)  Paper-II – Economic and Social Issues – 1½ hours – 100 marks

(c)  Paper-III - Optional Paper (Finance & Management/ Economics/ Statistics) – 1½ hours - 100 marks

(iii)           Interview: 50 marks The interview will continue in its existing format.

Exam Syllabus For the Mentioned Posts

Phase-I:-

English:-  English comprehension, antonyms, synonyms, grammar, one word substitution, idioms & phrases etc.

General Knowledge:-  Indian History, Indian Polity, Current Events, Geography, Economy etc. Current national & International events, banking, sports etc.

Quantitative Aptitude:- Algebra Basic algebra, Linear equation, quadratic equation, factors & simplification, polynomials, Arithmetic Simple & compound interest, installments, taxation, shares & dividends, Ratio & proportion, percentage, time, distance & work, profit & loss, Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Pipes & Cisterns, Mensuration etc.

Reasoning:- analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning.

Phase-II:-

(i)                Paper I – English: Essay, Précis writing, Comprehension and Business/Office Correspondence.

(ii)             Paper II – Economic and Social Issues:

Growth and Development :–

Measurement of growth:- National Income and per capita income – Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India – Sustainable Development and Environmental issues. Economic Reforms in India – Industrial and Labour Policy – Monetary and Fiscal Policy – Privatisation – Role of Economic Planning. Globalization – Opening up of the Indian Economy – Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy – International Economic Institutions – IMF and World Bank – WTO – Regional Economic Co-operation. Social Structure in India – Multiculturalism – Demographic Trends – Urbanisation and Migration – Gender Issues – Social Justice : Positive Discrimination in favour of the under privileged – Social Movements – Indian Political System – Human Development – Social Sectors in India, Health and Education.

(iii) Paper III – Finance and Management:- Finance: The Union Budget – Direct and Indirect taxes; Non-tax sources of revenue; Outlays; New Measures; Financial Sector Reforms; Capital Market, Money Market and Foreign Exchange Market; Stock Exchanges and their Regulation; Capital Market Intermediaries and their Regulation; Role of SEBI; Functions of the Money Market; Growth and Operation of the Money Market; The Foreign Exchange Market; From FERA to FEMA; Exchange Rate Management; Exchange Risk Management; Role of Banks and Financial Institutions in Economic Development; Regulation of Banks and Financial Institutions; Disinvestment in Public Sector Units.

Management:- its nature and scope; The Management Processes; Planning, Organisation, Staffing, Directing and Controlling; The Role of a Manager in an Organisation. Leadership: The Tasks of a Leader; Leadership Styles; Leadership Theories; A successful Leader versus an effective Leader. Human Resource Development: Concept of HRD; Goals of HRD; Performance Appraisal – Potential appraisal and development – Feedback and Performance Counseling – Career Planning – Training and Development – Rewards – Employee Welfare. Motivation, Morale and Incentives: Theories of Motivation; How Managers Motivate; Concept of Morale; Factors determining morale; Role of Incentives in Building up Morale. Communication: Steps in the Communication Process; Communication Channels; Oral versus Written Communication; Verbal versus non-verbal Communication; upward, downward and lateral communication; Barriers to Communication, Role of Information Technology. Corporate Governance: Factors affecting Corporate Governance; Mechanisms of Corporate Governance..

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